Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips, divided2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 teaspoons shortening, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 teaspoons red paste food coloring4 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided6 ounces cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
Preparation
Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with butter.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3-1/4 cups white baking chips, the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons shortening. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk and food coloring; gradually add 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Spread into prepared pan.
In another large microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining white baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese and extracts. Gradually beat in remaining confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over red layer; sprinkle with crushed candies. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
